I would like to build my second plane when the time comes. I was wondering if any of you guys knew of a good balsa wood kit that I would have fun building. I don't really want another ARF like my Graupner Mini Piper as I think that I would rather build it by myself. I would like it to be electric (more suitable for my type of flying as they can fly slower on landings and I have no runway) and at least be an aileron trainer. Basic aeorbatics only, don't want to run before I crawl. Because this is a kit forum, I thought you guys would know the most about this and I would get more replies (more is better). Please tell me if you know about a beginner's electric aileron traner that is not a ARF, i can't find any.

Thx, and remember, electrics....

Look at sig kits they are the best !

Ruralflyer

I have seen the LT 40 converted to electric,it worked very well,

Highlander

Oh ya , rural flyer , I lived in grants Pass oregon for most of my life , ever been there ,Know where it is ,?

Highlander

Ruralflyer:

You are asking for something that is rare to the point of being nonexistent.

There are many kits for high performance electrics, and many kits for good aileron trainers with wet power. But an electric aileron trainer is another matter entirely.

If you have good local electric assistance a conversion will do you very well, but I would not recommend doing the conversion as a newbie - just too many problems that can arise.

That having been said, almost any good .15 sized plane can be converted using relatively inexpensive motor/ESC equipment.

If you have an instructor go straight to a better airplane, for example an "ElectroStreak." With the stock supplied motor it's a good flying plane, and not terribly hard to fly. When you get tired of the moderate performance, a cobalt 05 motor replacement will make it a rocketship.

Actually, if you are comfortable with your first plane you could probably transition without difficulty, being careful not to overcontrol it.

Another possibility is the "Wasp," but that one is available as plans only, and it's elevator/aileron - no rudder - the ElectroStreak is more what you want.

Bill.

ElectroStreak: (lousy picture)

Here's another pic, with a Goldberg "Electra" in the foreground.

Ruralflyer,

Look at the Hobby Lobby website.

Mountain models makes a plane called the switchback you can buy it with a sport wing or 3d wing.

With a sport wing and alot of practice with your cub and or a simulator. I think you might be OK.

Remember this whole experience is a lot easier with some experienced help.

I believe the kit which is laser cut is in the 40-60 dollar range

Thx, i guess i haven't checked sig yet, but hobby-lobby is all ARF and I want the experience of building my own kit... I enjoyed putting my ARF together and I have done model airplanes before (nonflyable) so I would like a kit. Sure there aren't aileron trainers?? Well, I could get a more advanced model. and no I don't know where grant's pass is, im from eastern oregon, very eastern.

Sig LT 25, converted to electric. All balsa and all laser cut. Excellent flyer. Model airplane news did a review, the author converted his to electric

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